Wells Lake Dam Lower
North Carolina — Cherokee County — Gold Branch
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River | Gold Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.00630, -84.10040 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | February 21, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Wells Lake Estates POA, Inc. |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.